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Lorry driver assaulted during vehicle inspection in Visakhapatnam
A lorry driver was allegedly assaulted by the driver of Transport Department Brake Inspector Parvathi during a vehicle inspection near Maruthi Junction in Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam. The attack reportedly occurred after the…
A lorry driver was allegedly assaulted by the driver of Transport Department Brake Inspector Parvathi during a vehicle inspection near Maruthi Junction in Sheela Nagar, Visakhapatnam. The attack reportedly occurred after the lorry failed to stop for inspection, leaving the driver seriously injured.
The Andhra Pradesh Lorry Association has condemned the incident and decided to stage a massive protest demanding action against those responsible. No arrests have been reported so far.
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The assault comes amid long-standing grievances from truck operators in Andhra Pradesh about harassment during inspections by transport officials. The state's lorry associations have previously staged strikes over similar issues, including demands for streamlined checks and curbs on extra-legal fines. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, brake inspectors are authorised to conduct spot checks on commercial vehicles for safety compliance. The protest planned by the association could disrupt freight movement in the region if it escalates into a strike. The next step is the protest date, which the association has yet to announce.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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